Illustrated  Price  List 


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Successors  to  WM.  B.  GLEASON  & CO.,  formerly  of  Boston,  Mass. 


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FURNITURE  MANUFACTURERS, 

Architects,  Builders,  Interior  Decorators,  Stair  Builders,  Car  Builders, 
Organ  Manufacturers,  Steamboat  Builders,  etc  , etc. 


We  would  remind,  the  public  that  besides  _the  Ornaments  in 

Natural  Wood  described  herein,  we  also  manufacture  Ornaments 
in  bold  relief  of  Artificial  Wood,  illustrated  price  lists  of  which 
will  be  supplied  to  applicants  by  the  manufacturers  or  our  agents. 


MANUFACTURED  BY 

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Successors  to  WM,  B.  GLEASON  & CO.,  formerly  of  Boston,  Mass. 

GRAND  RAPIDS,  - MICHIGAN. 


EDITION  OF  1883 


Mills,  Knight  & Co.,  Printers,  Boston,  Mass, 


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Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  June  i,  1883. 

We  wish  to  call  the  attention  of  all  that  use  our  goods  to  our  new 
designs,  which  are  made  quite  bold.  New  designs  will  be  brought 
out  as  rapidly  as  possible.  Please  see  our  recipe  for  finishing,  which 
will  be  found  on  the  following  page.  When  sending  us  small  orders, 
where  we  have  no  book  accounts,  the  amount  must  be  sent  us 
with  the  order,  either  by  draft,  P.  O.  Order  or  postage  stamps. 
Please  note  change  in  prices. 


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We  especially  invite  attention  to  our  ornaments  in  Natural  Wood. 
The  designs,  which  are  chiefly  in  low  relief,  are  new  and  chaste,  and 
especially  adapted  to  the  present  style  of  ornamentation.  These 
Ornaments  have  met  with  great  favor  wherever  introduced,  and  cannot 
fail  to  give  general  satisfaction.  We  are  constantly  adding  new  styles 
in  this  department. 

Some  have  found  difficulty  in  finishing  these  goods  when  made  of 
black  walnut,  on  account  of  their  turning  too  dark. 

Below  we  give  a recipe  or  process  which,  after  experiment,  we  rec- 
ommend for  practical  use  as  expeditious,  economical  and  satisfactory. 
Take  by  weight  one  part  of  paraffine,  shaved  fine,  and  twenty  parts 
of  naphtha  ; dissolve  in  a closely-stopped  glass  jar;  the  solution  should 
be  complete  if  aided  by  a little  agitation  in  about  two  hours.  If  the 
solution  is  not  readily  effected,  the  trouble  is  with  the  quality  of  the 
naphtha ; reject  it,  and  get  a better  quality. 

Give  the  goods  one  coat ; let  them  dry,  and  then  rub  them  with  a 
stiff  polishing  brush.  Then  coat  with  shellac,  on  which  when  dry 
copal  varnish  may  be  laid  if  desired. 

When  a dead  oil  or  waxed  finished  surface  is  desired,  use  two  or 
more  coats  of  the  solution,  polishing  with  a stiff  brush  each  coat 
when  dry. 

As  the  naphtha  evaporates  rapidly,  leaving  the  paraffine,  care  should 
be  taken  to  add  sufficient  naphtha,  from  time  to  time,  to  keep  the  solu- 
tion from  increasing  in  density.  A simple  hydrometer  may  be  used  to 
ascertain  the  density  of  the  fluid. 

The  light-colored  woods  maybe  treated  as  above  to  advantage;  for, 
although  not  inclined  to  darken  by  absorption  of  shellac  like  black 
walnut,  the  solution  keeps  the  grain  from  rising,  as  it  would  by  direct 


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use  of  shellac  without  intervention  of  the  paraffine  solution.  We 
have  used  with  success  a refined  naphtha  made  by  the  Downer  Ker- 
osene Oil  Co.,  and  called  by  the  company  — Kerosoline. 

The  ornament  can  be  made  to  match  the  other  work  by  putting 
coloring  in  the  shellac,  as  may  be  found  necessary. 

The  Ornaments  are  made  in  a variety  of  woods.  The  prices  given 
are  for  walnut,  cherry,  birch,  oak,  ash,  white  wood,  pine,  etc.  For 
mahogany  or  other  fancy  woods,  twenty-five  per  cent,  extra  will  be 
charged. 

Because  the  prices  of  our  goods  are  low,  we  trust  that 
they  will  not  be  applied  in  a careless  or  slovenly  manner. 
If  consumers  will  see  that  they  are  set  into  the  flat  sur- 
face, or  are  backed  up  by  fillets  or  mouldings,  they  will 
find  a great  gain  in  appearance  over  work  on  which  the 
ornaments  appear  directly  on  the  surface. 

By  our  process  of  finishing  the  wood  is  not  darkened,  but  is  left  in 
its  original  color.  We  finish  the  ornaments  at  a slight  advance 
over  prices  given. 

We  would  suggest  that  cherry  presents  a fine  surface,  and  when 
properly  stained  makes  an  excellent  substitute  for  mahogany  or  ebony. 

The  Natural  Wood  Ornaments  can  be  attached  by  glue,  brads  or 
screws.  When  ordering,  please  state  kind  of  wood  wanted. 


MANUFACTURED  BY 

GLEASON  WOOD  ORNAMENT  COMPANY, 

Successors  to  WM.  B,  GLEASON  & CO.,  formerly  of  Boston,  Mass. 


GRAND  RAPIDS, 


MICHIGAN. 


NATURAL  WOOD 


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No.  352, 

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No.  381,  size  1^  inches  diameter,  Rosette. 


No.  374,  size  2-i-  inches  diameter,  Rosette. 


GLEASON  WOOD  ORNAMENT  CO. 


No.  369,  size  if  inches  diameter,  Rosette. 


No.  332,  size  if  inches  diameter,  Hollow  Rosette. 


362  363 


No.  362,  size  2 inches  diameter,  Medallion. 
“ 363,  “ 2 “ 


No.  366,  size  2*2*  inches  diameter,  Medallion. 

“ 367,  “ 4 “ 


No.  396,  size  !•§■  inches  square,  Rosette. 


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No.  404,  2}  inches  square,  Rosette. 


No.  405,  2\  inches  diameter,  Rosette. 

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No.  333,  size  2\  inches  square,  Rosette. 


TWO  SIZES. 

No.  339,  size  i-^  inches  square,  Rosette. 
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No.  379,  size  2f  inches  square,  Rosette. 


No.  373,  size  2-J-  inches  square,  Rosette. 


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No.  334,  size  4^  inches  square,  Rosette. 


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No.  377,  2\  inches  diagonal,  Corner  Ornament. 


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No.  382,  size  4-|  X2f  inches,  Sunflower. 
“ 394,  “ 6iX3f  “ 


No.  361,  size  6^X34  inches,  Panel. 


GLEASON  WOOD  ORNAMENT  CO. 


No.  335,  size  4^X2!  inches,  Panel. 


No.  365,  size  z|X4i  inches,  Panel. 


No.  336,  size  3^X2!  inches,  Panel. 


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THREE  SIZES. 


No.  318,  size  5X13-  inches,  Panel. 

“ 319,  “ 6X4  “ 

“ 320,  “ 6X2 


No.  351,  size  8^X^  inches,  Panel  or  Border. 


No.  321,  size  6^X  4 inches,  Panel  or  Border. 

Note. — Nos.  318,  319,  320,  349,  350,  351  and  375.  These  panels  are  made 
o£  the  lengths  specified.  Where  greater  lengths  are  desired,  they  may  be  used 
continuously.  The  ends  are  designed  to  match  each  other. 

The  square  or  tile-shaped  rosettes  may  be  grouped  to  produce  pleasing  effects. 


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No.  385,  size  i2-Xif  inches,  Border  or  Panel. 

“ 386,  “ 12X1^  “ 

The  ground  of  Border  No.  3S6  measures  ia^Xif  inches,  so  that  it  can  be  let  into 
a grooved  frame  and  show  12  Xi£  inches.  This  extra  width  and  length  can  be  reduced 
by  sawing  or  planing,  or  the  ornament  will  be  furnished  12X1^  inches,  when  so 
o dered. 


No.  371,  size  12  X inches,  Border  or  Panel. 


No.  378,  size  20X65  inches,  Bedstead  Ornament  (in  3 pieces). 


No.  376A,  size  3^  inches  square. 
“ 378a>  “ siX 6i  inches. 


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No.  376c,  size  6 X 1 8 inches. 

“ 376B,  same,  only  scroll  runs  opposite. 
“ 378c,  size  8fX2f  inches. 

“ 378B,  same,  only  scroll  runs  opposite. 


No.  391,  size  2%  inches  diameter,  Rosette. 


No.  391-2-,  Rosette. 

The  base  of  this  ornament  being  turned  plankwise  the  size  can  be  varied. 
Cut  represents  four  inches  diameter. 





PRICE  LIST 

Natural  Wood  ©rname^IS^ 


Por  Hundred. 

Por  Hundred. 

Per  Hundred. 

NO.  22  . . 

No.  341  . . 

• • • $1  5° 

No.  375  . . 

$12  00 

23  • • 

. . . I 00 

342  . . 

376  • • 

30  00 

24  . . 

...  i so 

343  • ■ 

...  3 00 

376A  . 

10  00 

24I . . 

. . . 2 00 

344  • • 

. . . 3 00 

376B&C 

10  00 

25  . . 

...  2 50 

345  • • 

377  • • 

2 00 

26  . . 

346  . . 

37S  • • 

60  00 

67  . . 

. . I OO 

347  ■ • 

378A  . 

20  00 

68  . . 

...  1 50 

348  . . 

3781)  &c 

20  00 

69  . . 

349  ■ • 

379-  • 

4 00 

IOI  . . 

35°  • • 

. . . 8 00 

381.  • 

1 5° 

102  . . 

...  1 50 

35>  ■ ■ 

. . . 6 00 

382.  . 

10  00 

103  . . 

352  • ■ 

. . I 00 

383-  • 

12  00 

IO4  . . 

...  2 25 

353  • • 

384  • • 

20  00 

105  . . 

...  2 50 

354-  • 

U8r  . . 

12  OO 

318  . . 

355-  • 

...  1 so 

3S6.  . 

12  00 

3*9  • • 

356  • ■ 

. . . 2 00 

387.  • 

10  OD 

320  • • 

357  • • 

...  2 50 

389.  . 

1 5° 

321  . . 

35S.  ■ 

...  3 00 

39°  • • 

I 00 

322  • • 

• • • 75 

359-  • 

...  2 50 

39i  • • 

10  00 

323  • • 

360  . . 

...  3 00 

39ri  • 

15  00 

324  . . 

361  . . 

. . . 20  00 

393  • • 

15  00 

325  • • 

...  1 50 

362  . . 

...  5 00 

394  • • 

20  00 

326  . . 

...  1 50 

363  • • 

...  5 00 

395-  • 

2 00 

32 7 • ■ 

364  . . 

396  . . 

3 °° 

328  . . 

365  ■ • 

397  • • 

3 5° 

329  • • 

366 . . 

. . . S 00 

39S  • • 

4 00 

33°  • • 

. . . 4 00 

367  • • 

399  ■ ■ 

5 °° 

33i  • • 

...  s 00 

368.  . 

...  3 00 

400  . . 

6 00 

332  • ■ 

...  1 so 

369  . . 

...  1 50 

401  . . 

I OO 

333  • ■ 

37°  • • 

402  . . 

1 50 

334  • • 

37i  • • 

. . . 10  00 

403  . . 

2 00 

335  • ■ 

37 2 • • 

...  I 50 

404  . . 

5 °° 

336  • • 

...  s 00 

373  • ■ 

...  5 00 

405  . . 

6 co 

337  • • 

3 73i  ■ 

. . . 4 00 

406  . . 

8 00 

333  • • 

374  • • 

407  . . 

15  00 

339  • • 

374i  • 

...  5 00 

408  . . 

8 00 

340  . . 

374t  • 

. . . 4 00 

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